PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE | DON’T GET CAUGHT

Maintaining an investment property can often be overlooked when we get busy.

Following is a checklist outlining necessary preventative maintenance checks

and inspections that must be undertaken once a year to protect you and your

investment property:

CHECKLIST *

 Dishwasher and washing machine hoses are to be inspected to reduce

pipes from bursting and property damage.

 Roof capping, tiles, sewer outlets and gutters are to be inspected,

maintained, and cleaned to reduce roof leaks and property damage.

 Internal and external mould build-up is to be cleaned to reduce health

issues and property damage.

 Air-conditioning units and filters are to be serviced and cleaned to reduce

mould and dust build-up and increase efficiency.

 Termites and pest inspections are to be carried out to reduce property

damage.

 The hot water system to be inspected, and services to maintain potential

broken values, calcium build-up and leaks.

 Smoke alarms & safety switch testing to reduce property damage and

potential loss of life.

 Solar panels are to be serviced and cleaned for efficiency

 Rainwater systems must be inspected to ensure mosquitoes are not

breeding and that all water-flow drainages are clear.

 The swimming pool pump is to be inspected for leaks and efficiency.

 Gas & Electrical appliances are to be inspected for safety, leaks, and

efficiency.

Don’t get caught. Get smart. As a property investor, you have a duty of care, being a

moral or legal obligation to protect and look after your property and the safety of tenant/s.

Failure to maintain the above can result in personal injury or insurance claims being

denied should damage or injury occur at the property.

* General overview only